Representation and Agency of Aging Superheroes in Popular Culture and Contemporary Society

The figure of the superhero has always been regarded as an iconic representative of American society. Since the birth of the first superhero, it has been shaped by the most important historical, political, and social events, which were echoed in different comic issues. In principle, in the superhero genre, there has never been a place for aging superheroes, for they stand as a symbol of power and protection for the nation. Indeed, their mythical portrayal of young and strong broad-chested men with superpowers cannot be shattered showing them fragile or disabled. The aim of this article is to delve into the complex paradigm of the passage of time in comics and to analyze one of the most famous superheroes of all times, Superman, in terms of his archetypical representation across time. From the perspective of cultural and literary gerontology, the different issues of Action Comics will be examined, as well as an alternative graphic novel Kingdom Come (2008) by Mark Waid and Alex Ross, where Superman appears as an aged man. Although it breaks the standards of the genre, in the end it does not succeed to challenge the many stereotypes embedded in society in regard to aging, associated with physical, cognitive, and emotional decline. Furthermore, this article will show how a symbolic use of the monomythical representation of a superhero may penetrate into other cultural expressions to instill a more positive and realistic portrayal of aging

Design of smart home control systém and security management

Tato diplomová práce se věnuje návrhu systémového řízení inteligentního domu, s důrazem kladeným na celkové zabezpečení systému z hlediska informační, síťové i fyzické bezpečnosti. Návrh je vytvořen a základě požadavků majitele domu a s ohledem na jeho potřeby. V práci je dále sestavena analýza možných rizik včetně bezpečnostních opatření k jednotlivým hrozbám. Součástí práce není celkový návrh kabelážního systému, práce se věnuje zejmnéha otázkám související se zabezpečením celého inteligentního systému.This master's thesis is focused on design of smart home control system with focus onsecurity of system in terms of information, network and physical security. Design is based on the requirements of the house owner and his needs. In thesis is assembled risk analysis with security measures to the individual threats. Complete design of cable system is not a part of this work, thesis is particularly focused on questions about security of the entire intelligent system.

The Analysis of chosen principles on Montessori´s primary schools

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